Applied Psychology

Looking for a Career Direction?

   Consider Applied Psychology

A PATH within the Psychology major that uses psychology to explore and solve real-world problems in professional settings.

What can you do with
Applied Psychology?

There are several courses to choose from

 Human Resources
        • Recruiting & Staffing
        • Talent Management & Training
        • Employment Testing (psychometrics)
        • Worker Satisfaction & Motivation
        • Compensation & Reward Systems
        • Labor/Employee Relations
        • Employee Assistance
        • Performance Measurement
        • Workforce Planning
        • Career Coaching

 Organization Development
        • Human Factors
        • Project Management
        • Change Management
        • Behavioral Analysis & Effectiveness
        • Process Improvement
        • Job Analysis & Design
        • Occupational Stress Management
        • Team Development
        • Organization Effectiveness
        • Culture & Diversity Assessment
        • Leadership Development

 Consumer Analytics
        • Market Research
        • Consumer Insight
        • Predictive Analytics
        • Viral Marketing
        • Research Design
        • User Experience

The focus is on workplace and market factors facing individuals, teams, and organizations.

 • Behavior in Organizations (PSY 36900)
    (It is recommended to take this one First)

 • Psychology Applied to Work (PSY 33900)

 • Theories of Leadership (PSY 31129)

 • Consumer Psychology (PSY 31131)

 • Human Resource Management (PSY 31141)
   (w/permission)
 

Take as many or as few courses as you like and take advantage of internship opportunities!

Courses in the Applied Psychology Path also fulfill Psychology Major/Minor requirements.

Other Relevant Courses

 • Career Building in Psychology (PSY 31153)

 • Occupational Health Psych. (PSY 31117)